Name: Mini Pumpkin Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 18 24 mini pies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: your favorite pie crust (homemade or store-bought); 1 cup brown sugar; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon allspice; 1 can pumpkin puree ((16 ounce can)); 2/3 cup evaporated milk; 1 large egg; sweetened whipped cream (optional)

Mini Pumpkin Pieis everything you love about the traditional favorite in an adorable, miniature form. They are a quick, easy, and fun option for Thanksgiving dessert.

Mini pumpkin pies with whipped cream swirled on top and a pumpkin in the background.

If you are looking for a fall or Thanksgiving dessert that your kids can make, enter mini pumpkin pies. They are so fun to make and delicious as well.

Add these adorable little pies to a Thanksgiving dessert board along withpumpkin cupcakes,pumpkin whoopie pies, and somepumpkin pie spice spritz cookies.

A mini pumpkin pie with a whipped cream swirl and a pie crust cookie dusted with cinnamon sugar on top.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

So easy to make that it’s a good recipe for kids to make or help with.
They look fancy but only take minimal work.
Perfect dessert when you have a houseful of guests for Thanksgiving.

Recipe Ingredients

Your favorite pie crust:Both homemade and store-bought pie crust works with this recipe.
Brown sugar
All-purpose flour
Salt
Cinnamon and allspice
Pumpkin puree:Make sure to use pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling.
Evaporated milk
Egg
Sweetened whipped cream:Optional for topping the tiny pies.

See the recipe card below for full information on ingredients and quantities.

How to Make Mini Pumpkin Pies

Mini pumpkin pie shells and leaves cut out of pie crust before baking.

Step #1.Roll out the pie crust, cut a circle slightly larger than the mini tart pans, and press the dough inside each pan.

Ingredients in a white bowl with a green rim for mini pumpkin pies.

Step #2.Combine the brown sugar, flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and pumpkin puree by stirring in a large bowl.

White mixing bowl with a green rim and a whisk in the process of making mini pumpkin pie filling.

Step #3.Add the egg and mix well to combine. And then stir in the evaporated milk.

Step #4.Fill each mini tart pan with the pumpkin mixture about ¼ inch from the top and bake at 375 for 30 to 35 minutes. Once fully cooled, top with a dollop of whipped cream.

Recipe FAQs

Can I make mini pumpkin pies the day before?

Yes! You can make the entire batch of mini pumpkin pies the day before and then refrigerate them. You can also make the pie crust and freeze it until you are ready to use it.

How do I make mini pumpkin pies gluten free?

Use a gluten-free pie crust and one-to-one gluten-free flour blend (like Bob’s Red Mill or King Arthur Baking Company) in place of the all-purpose flour in the pie filling.

Do I serve pumpkin pie warm or cold?

Typically, pumpkin pie is served cold or at room temperature. However, you can serve these how you like. They are delicious at any temperature.

How long do I bake mini pumpkin pies?

The sweet spot is 30-35 minutes. You want the crust to be a nice golden color. If the crust is pale, leave them in the oven a little longer. The pie filling will also be set when they are done baking and not runny.

A hand holding a mini pumpkin pie with whipped cream swirled on top with more mini pumpkin pies and a couple pumpkins in the background.

Expert Tips

You canmake homemade pie crustor buy it from the storedepending on how much time you have.
If you use astore-bought pie crust, be sure to get the kid that is rolled up,not the ones that are already shaped in a pie pan.
For the pumpkin pie filling,you can replace the cinnamon and allspice with 1 tablespoon of pumpkin pie spice.
Mini pumpkins piescan be served warm, at room temperature, or cold.
If you have a second pie crust, you can roll it out andcut miniature leavesand add as a garnish on top of the whipped cream. Bake them on a cookie sheet at 350 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.